FIS MEDIA INFO: 
Decisions of the FIS Council at the 45th International Ski Congress -
World Cup Calendars for Nordic Combined, Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard

Vilamoura, May 25th, 2006 -- The 45th International Ski Congress is currently underway in Vilamoura (POR). In its meeting earlier today, the FIS Council approved the following items:

•  Warsteiner FIS World Cup Nordic Combined Calendar for the 2006/2007 season 
•  Freestyle FIS World Cup Calendar for the 2006/2007 season
•  Nokia Snowboard FIS World Cup Calendar for the 2006/2007 season
  

Please also note that according to the ICR art. 219.1, the prize money for the coming 2006-2007 season has been confirmed by the FIS Council in its November 2005 meeting. For Nordic Combined, Freestyle Skiing and Snowboard events the amounts will be the following:

Nordic Combined
Minimum cash prize per event: CHF 30,000,- (divided between 1-10)
Minimum cash prize per team event: CHF 20,000,- (divided between 1-6)

Freestyle Skiing
Minimum cash prize per event: CHF 15,000,- (divided between 1-10)

Snowboard
Minimum cash prize per event: CHF 25,000,- (divided between 1-10)